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4.33 / 5 based on 386 reviews
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Faye S
Overall
I wish I had known...
that some courses are quite tough for exchange students, and you have no chance to pass them
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
despite of the cold weather, at this university you can meet lots of other cultures, have fun even with outside activities
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
travel tips: usa (new york), canada: quebec, toronto
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anonymous
Overall
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
it's a business school with a quite good reputation and excellent facilities
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Travel as much as you can, the surroundings are so great!!
Montreal is a great city, you find everything you need!
if you have any questions feel free to contact me
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Valerie G
Overall
I wish I had known...
If you want to learn French u shouldnt go to Montreal because of the Qebecois accent - u dont understand them.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It such a modern and beautiful University (at least the main building). The library is a relaxing oase. Teachers are very nice and the teaching atmosphere is very personal --> I would recommend HEC.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Choose courses which are not too tough --> u wont have that much time to study (party...). Dont rent an apartment before having a look at it!!!!
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Pascal R
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Not very original, but the weather is terrible for 5 months. Have to like snowfalls and -20C degrees ... but the kindness of people here is warmer than anything else and compensates all ...
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Very, very, very strongly ... Come there, you'll never regret it and after, coming back, everytime you'll see pictures from Montreal, you'll think : I want to go back there !!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
No more.
See you in Montreal onw :o)
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Anna E
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
My perception was that I spent roughly the same there as back home, but logically that can't be right since paying Swiss prices would probably be unaffordable for Canadians...it is weird though, the specific stuff that's more expensive in Canada than back home, e.g. Milk or Tomatoes. And of course liquor and cigarettes!
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Telephone, Travel, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Bank transfers are way too expensive, so your best bet is to use your bank debit card from home and withdraw cash at one of the main banks' ATMs (Banque Nationale, etc., for example at HEC's main building). Withdraw large amounts at once, so you don't have to pay the fixed fee your bank charges you at every withdrawal too often. But be aware that you only get 20-dollar bills, so you might be walking around with a pretty thick wallet.
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Eva-Maria E
Overall
I wish I had known...
Buy your winter coat at home! In Canada, they do not sell better winter clothes than in Austria, even if the temperature goes down to MINUS 30°C in Canada.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
great university, great student organisation for exchange students (HEChange)
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
1. Travel as much as you can: Canada is an amazing country.
2. Don't forget your credit card and your laptop.
3. Give 15-20% tip.
4. Enjoy!
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